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🇨🇳 OpenAI blocked in China making space for Chinese firms

OpenAI has blocked API access to its ChatGPT large language model in China, preventing developers from using OpenAI's technology to build their own tools. 

1. China had already blocked access to the ChatGPT app, but developers were using the API as a workaround.

2. This move aligns with Washington's efforts to limit China's advantages in AI through export controls on chips.

3. This creates an opportunity for Chinese firms like SenseTime, Zhipu AI, and Baidu's Ernie AI to attract users who can no longer access OpenAI's services.

💞 Bumble allows report of AI-generated images

Bumble, the popular dating and socializing platform, has introduced a new feature allowing users to report AI-generated images in profiles.

This move comes in response to growing concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in creating deceptive online personas.

1. Users can now select "Utilizing AI-generated images or videos" within the Fake Profile reporting section.

2. The feature aims to combat catfishing and maintain authenticity on the platform.

3. A survey revealed that 71% of Gen Z and Millennial users support restrictions on AI-generated content in dating apps.

4. This initiative is part of Bumble's ongoing efforts to enhance user safety and trust.

🎨 Etsy will allow sale of AI artwork but not AI prompts

Etsy has updated its policy on AI-generated art, allowing the sale of artwork created using AI tools with certain conditions.

1. Artists can sell AI-generated art if they use their own original prompts or AI tools.

2. Sellers must disclose the use of AI in the item's listing description.

3. The sale of AI prompt bundles is not permitted.

4. Etsy acknowledges AI's role in the creative process but emphasizes the artist's creative decisions and contributions.

5. The platform views prompts as an integral part of the creative process, not to be sold separately from the final artwork.

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💰AMD buys Finnish start-up to compete with NVIDIA

AMD has announced its acquisition of Finnish AI start-up Silo AI for $665 million. This strategic move aims to bolster AMD's position in the competitive AI chip market, where it's striving to challenge Nvidia's dominance.

Key points of the acquisition:

1. Silo AI specializes in developing AI software and solutions.

2. The deal will help AMD expand its AI software capabilities.

3. AMD plans to integrate Silo AI's team of over 200 AI experts into its operations.

⚠️ AI speech generator too dangerous to be released just yet

Microsoft has developed VALL-E 2, a groundbreaking text-to-speech AI generator that can reproduce human voices with remarkable accuracy using just a few seconds of audio.

The system has achieved "human parity" in speech synthesis, matching or exceeding human speech quality in benchmarks.

Despite its impressive capabilities, Microsoft won't release VALL-E 2 publicly due to potential misuse risks, such as voice impersonation.

🔳 a16z builds AI processor network for its portfolio

Andreessen Horowitz has launched an initiative called "Oxygen," acquiring over 20,000 GPUs, including Nvidia H100s, to support AI startups in their portfolio.

his strategic move aims to address the critical shortage of AI processors faced by smaller companies competing against tech giants.

1. a16z is leasing these GPUs to companies within its investment portfolio.

2. The GPU cluster size mirrors that of Elon Musk's xAI startup used for refining its Grok large-language model.

3. This strategy could give a16z a competitive edge in attracting and supporting promising AI ventures.

🩺 OpenAI Startup Fund backs AI healthcare venture

OpenAI's Startup Fund and Thrive Global are backing a new AI-driven healthcare venture called “Thrive AI Health”.

1. The initiative aims to develop an AI health coach offering personalized guidance on sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and social connections.

2. The AI assistant will be accessible through a smartphone app and Thrive's business solutions.

3. Thrive AI Health plans to train its AI using scientific research, medical data, and collaborations with institutions like Stanford Medicine.

🆙 SenseTime releases critical upgrade to its AI model

SenseTime has unveiled SenseNova 5.5, a comprehensive upgrade to their large AI model system.

1. SenseNova 5.0, China's first real-time multimodal model, offering AI interaction comparable to GPT-4.0's capabilities.

2. Improved edge-side deployment, reducing annual costs to as low as RMB 9.90 per device.

3. A 30% overall performance enhancement compared to its predecessor, with improvements in mathematical reasoning, English proficiency, and response tracking.

4. Specialized large models for finance, agriculture, and cultural tourism sectors, significantly improving efficiency and productivity in these industries.